Anna patrikia (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on four steps within a circle of dots. Circular inscription along the circumference. Triple border of dots.
ΘΚΕΟ. .Τ . ΣΗ̣Δ,
Θ(εοτό)κε βο[ήθ(ει)] τ[ῇ] σῇ δ(ούλῃ)
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Triple border of dots.
ΑΝ.
ΗΠΑΤΡ̣
ΗΚΙΑ
Ἄν[ν]ῃ πατρηκίᾳ
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on four steps within a circle of dots. Circular inscription along the circumference. Triple border of dots.
ΘΚΕΟ. .Τ . ΣΗ̣Δ,
Θ(εοτό)κε βο[ήθ(ει)] τ[ῇ] σῇ δ(ούλῃ)
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Triple border of dots.
ΑΝ.
ΗΠΑΤΡ̣
ΗΚΙΑ
Ἄν[ν]ῃ πατρηκίᾳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.658 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Condition | Gouged on upper half of obverse. Struck slightly off-center. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Ἄννῃ πατρηκίᾳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Anna, patrikia.